Civil Engineering Lead - Safety, Planning & Subcontractors

Randstad CPE; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced lead for a dedicated section of civil works near Peterhead. You will manage a team of Section and Site Engineers, owning engineering delivery, safe systems of work, and QA.

You will coordinate productivity programming and subcontractor management reporting to site management. Essential qualifications include CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS, and a full UK driving license, with a background in major civil infra projects and strong H&S RAMS expertise.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card, SSSTS or SMSTS, and a full UK driving license.
• Strong background leading engineering teams on major civil infrastructure projects (Earthworks, Drainage, Pavement, Comms, Structures, or Roadworks).
• Good working knowledge of current H&S legislation, incident investigation processes, RAMS creation, and handover certification.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., ICE or IHT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site safety with a Zero Harm focus and coach engineers.
• Review and improve RAMS, permits (Confined Space & Hot Works), and temporary works.
• Produce fully resourced stage programmes and track KPIs.
• Manage subcontractor performance and procurement, and draft formal commercial correspondence.

Job description

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced lead for a dedicated section of civil works near Peterhead. You will manage a team of Section and Site Engineers, owning engineering delivery, safe systems of work, and QA.

You will coordinate productivity programming and subcontractor management reporting to site management. Essential qualifications include CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS, and a full UK driving license, with a background in major civil infra projects and strong H&S RAMS expertise.